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Talking Basketball

Talking Basketball
Basketball
NBA
British Basketball League
London Lions
FIBA
Newcastle Eagles
Orlando Magic
Caledonia Gladiators
Super League Basketball
British Basketball
Sheffield Sharks
Manchester Giants
Euroleague
Cheshire Phoenix
Surrey Scorchers
Bristol Flyers
Badminton
Superleague Basketball
Lebron James
Leicester Riders

Welcome to the UKs fastest growing basketball podcast!! . From interviews with players, coaches and back office staff to general basketball discussions and good vibes all-round! Hope you can join in the conversation with us all!!! AWin Shows History: We started by covering local league teams in our hometown of Portsmouth in United Kingdom. Our conversations with Fury, Force and Solent have led to ... more

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Season 3 Bonus Episode  - World Cup 2026

Tune-in for our next episode of SEASON 3!..what could go wrong!

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We ahve to acknowledge the sporting fans of the world cup this year, its a great nod to sports globally and ho... more

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Season 3 Episode 12  - Caitlin Clark Vs WNBA

Tune-in for our next episode of SEASON 3!..what could go wrong!

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Theres two sides to every story; one is 40pt 10 rebounds and records being broken in viewership and merch.... more

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Season 3 Episode 11  - NYC Champions 2026

Tune-in for our next episode of SEASON 3!..what could go wrong!

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2026 NBA Champions! New York Knicks conquer finally after 53 years!

We've lots of plans in the pipeline so s... more

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Season 3 Episode 10  - We're back!

Tune-in for our next episode of SEASON 3!..what could go wrong!

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tumbleweed!!!

We've lots of plans in the pipeline so stay tuned!

Show History:

Following from all the feedback fr... more

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Recent Guests

Ross Mackenzie
Chairman of the Plymouth Raiders
Plymouth Raiders
Episode: TBP Season 2 Episode 45 - Plymouth Raiders with Ross Mackenzie pt2
Theo King
Former player for Solent Kestrels, known for his confident playing style in local leagues
Solent Kestrels
Episode: TBP Season 2 Episode 38 - Theo King visits the show - Part1
Paul Porter
Legendary sports announcer for the Orlando Magic and other teams.
Orlando Magic
Episode: TBP S2E25 The Orlando Magic Trilogy - Welcome to the NBA's Paul Porter
Paul Reaney
Brand manager for Molten Basketball in UK and Ireland
Molten Basketball
Episode: TBP S2E20 Molten Basketballs with Paul Reaney Interview Pt1
Stew Kearney
Former NCAA Division 2 athlete at University of Alaska Anchorage and RAF basketball team member
RAF
Episode: TBP S2E17 The Stewart Kearney Interview Pt2
Ryan Payne
Former player from Portsmouth basketball teams.
Portsmouth Pirates, Portsmouth Smugglers, Solent Kestrels
Episode: The SouthCoast Classic 2024 - LIVE Show pt2
Elliot Dads
Leader in the Kestrel's era for basketball.
Solent Kestrels
Episode: The SouthCoast Classic 2024 - LIVE Show pt2
Anna Nevesenmark
Player from Itchon College, Alaska Fairbanks.
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Episode: The SouthCoast Classic 2024 - LIVE Show pt2
Pete Terrell
Legendary basketball referee
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Episode: The SouthCoast Classic 2024 - LIVE Show pt1

Hosts

Mark
Co-host of Talking Basketball Podcast; active in UK basketball discussions and governance debates.
Paul
Co-host of Talking Basketball Podcast; focuses on league developments, governance, and EU basketball topics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • We Love It, but then we are it!

    Podchaser
    5
    ukbasketballpodcast
    a year ago
  • Great

    New subscriber great show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alfon92
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great Listen

    Good basketball show but not too serious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BallerUK2023
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Great mix of analysis and light banter that keeps it entertaining.
The show delivers clear, insightful takes on UK basketball governance.
Engaging discussions on the future of UK basketball leagues.
Hosts bring practical perspectives for fans and insiders alike.
Audience-friendly coverage of complex league developments.

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Talking Points

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TBP Season 2 Episode 45 - Plymouth Raiders with Ross Mackenzie pt2
Q: If you could frame it all up and speak to supporters, what would you say?
Engage with the audience, support the younger players and the community.
TBP Season 2 Episode 45 - Plymouth Raiders with Ross Mackenzie pt2
Q: What are your thoughts on the golden years of Plymouth Raiders in the BBL?
It was great to be around it; it was like a journey, and I remember becoming enamored by the sport at a very young age.
TBP Season 2 Episode 44 - Plymouth Raiders with Ross Mackenzie pt1
Q: What does the future hold for Plymouth Raiders now that there is a collaboration with University Marjon?
Ross shares that this collaboration will take the form of an Under 23 team and a partnership for the women’s program which aims to unify basketball efforts in Plymouth.
TBP Season 2 Episode 44 - Plymouth Raiders with Ross Mackenzie pt1
Q: What was the journey like in bringing Plymouth Raiders back?
Ross emphasizes that it was a significant challenge filled with legal hurdles and community engagement to relaunch the team and re-establish the historical significance in Plymouth basketball.
TBP Season 2 Episode 39 - Theo King visits the show - Part2
Q: Why did you choose not to play National League?
I want a balanced life and can't commit to the demands of training and travel.

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The show focuses on the UK basketball scene, its governance, leagues, and development, mixing practical analysis with candid commentary on how organizations, venues, and competitions evolve. Recent episodes spotlight governance upheavals, the rise of new leagues, NBA Europe interests, and ambitious arena plans in London, alongside lighter conversations about the culture and popularity of the sport in the UK. Listeners are likely drawn to informed takes on governance, competition, and grassroots growth, with plenty of banter and fan engagement that keeps conversations accessible for both hardcore fans and industry watchers.

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Talking Basketball launched 3 years ago and published 207 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Talking Basketball include:

1. Ross Mackenzie
2. Theo King
3. Paul Porter
4. Paul Reaney
5. Stew Kearney
6. Ryan Payne
7. Elliot Dads
8. Anna Nevesenmark

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